high altitude shugyo

One of the best variants of shugyo, austere martial training that pushes the limits, is at high altitude. In 1984, Chang Moo Kwan Grandmaster Jon Wiedenman, the last student of CMK Patriarch Nam Suk Lee, summited Mt. Fuji (12,389 ft.) in Japan, donned his ghi, and then rehearsed all of the indigenous kata that could be traced back to his teacher.. Since coming to know Mr. Wiedenman in 2015, this event has inspired us to climb higher and train harder. All such exploits are therefore dedicated to him, a true caretaker of indigenous Chang Moo Kwan and an abiding friend of Catawba Valley Martial Arts

current altitude record (all indigenous Cmk forms)

The current altitude record for rehearsing all of Nam Suk Lee's forms was set by Sensei Eric Trent on September 8, 2018 atop the Khardung La in the Ladakh Himalaya, the world's highest motorable pass (17,982 ft.). Mr. Trent completed all twelve forms in bitter cold and falling snow. Congratulations Eric!

current altitude record (training)

The current altitude record for general martial arts training was set by Sensei Jesse Boyd on May 23, 2015 at 18,500 ft. on a snowy ridge above Khardung La Pass in the Ladakh Himalaya. There, he practiced some Cheonjikido, Chang Moo Kwan, and traditional karate forms.